…they spend outside of almonds,” said Josette Lewis, PhD, director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board of California (ABC). Pollinator Protection Plan Announcing a New Partnership Today marks the…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…to fully realizing the economic benefits of this agreement for the specialty crop industry.” Agricultural Retailers Association Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China Agricultural Retailers Association…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the organic industry’s need for automation, the upcoming Food…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
A lack of agricultural representation by major media outlets is becoming more of a concern, particularly in recent years. The concept of appropriate coverage of the agricultural industry was the…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…and the European Union (EU), which go into effect on New Years Day: “As the clock struck midnight and revelers around the world popped champagne and toasted the new year,…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…exports to China were valued at $500 million in 2013. Last year, global exports of poultry products were valued at $4.3 billion, making the U.S. the world’s second-largest poultry exporter. …
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…normal for him and not an animal health concern. The veterinarian also verified the reindeer have been vaccinated against any diseases they could encounter on their trip around the world….
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…at Cal Expo in Sacramento, achieved all-time highs for attendance and number of exhibitors. A record 3,913 almond growers and processors, researchers, allied stakeholders and other industry members gathered on…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…ag exports and gross domestic product at a time when the ag economy sorely needs a boost.” Food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico amounted to more than $39.7…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…expected to result in a $65 billion increase in overall gross domestic product. The export markets in Canada and Mexico totaled more than $39.7 billion in food and agricultural exports…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…building on today’s announced progress and aggressively pursue a full trade agreement with China and other partners around the world.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…Phase One agreement that achieves meaningful, fully-enforceable structural changes and begins rebalancing the U.S.-China trade relationship,” United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a news release. “This unprecedented agreement…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…even with the uncertainties that have been created by the tariff situation, we’re still moving almonds and it’s because we’ve diversified our markets around the world.” Described as the almond…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…the immediate aftermath of the war. “When it came time to rebuild the world, re-establish stability, agriculture was where they turned,” he said, adding that scientific and technological advancements had…